William Thaxton "Billy" Earheart III

I met Billy during the Aves heyday.Founder and bassist Jeff Davis was a high school friend.We both had bands as teens and both tecorded 45 rpm records in high school.He introduced me to most of the band,and I was on their tour bus a few times back them.I often spoke with Billy in recent times on the inteenet.He was so proud of those grandkids,but he never quit performing.He never complained about his illness,and seemed to be as friendly as ever.RIP Billy,you will be missed on so many levels.

Billy was my spiritual brother. We were band mates in a band called Annabelle in 1971.We were both named Billy. He became Billy E and I became Billy W to avoid confusion. Years later I ran into Billy out on the road when I was playing with Leon Russell and he was playing with Hank Williams Jr. Billy was a talented keyboardist and a kind soul. Billy had a special talent to bond with his musical mates. I recently found some crazy pictures of Billy when we took off to Daytona Beach on a whim.We...

Met Billy thru Tabby Crabb, he was a great guy, his song Out of Control is my all-time favorites from the Rhythm Aces, always brings a tear to my eyes...RIP Billy

RIP - Billy Earheart - you have always been loved "member" of The Crosby Family ... BFF to my brother (Billy), many childhood memories... Pic of Tullahoma groupies ... Xmas 2017 ... while played in small venue Nashville

Kat, we are heartbroken to hear about Billy´s graduation from this earthly life. Bennie and I loved you both and shared lots of meetings with you at 306. We are better for those experiences. Love you still and will continue is prayers especially for you, the kids and grandkids you blessed with your presence.

I'm so very sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Such a good and kind man. My sister Jayne and I had many, many wonderful memories of listening to him play with various bands. Jayne recently gained her wings, too, and I'm sure she was there to welcome him to the heavenly chorus. Kat, I'll hold you and your precious family in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry for your tragic loss! Billy is irreplaceable. I have so many happy memories of spending time with and playing music with him. Sending love and prayers of comfort to all the family. Danny Smith Hot Springs, AR

We were guests of the Aces and 3rd-Lindsley. It was our 20th anniversary in 1997. Billy was great to us and got to visit a couple more times after that.

So sorry we have to let Billy go, but we will see him again. I haven't seen Billy for many years, but we reconnected through FB. I meet and played with Billy in 1972 in a group called Annabelle. I have many cherish memories RIP Dear Billy.